I really like all the cream aran cardigans i see around and think this is something i would really like to attempt. Yumi has been knitting a scarf as a present for her dad. it is called a toyboy scarf, and has some cable twists in it and it looks so lovely. i am very much inspired to make the leap and learn the techniques!
I have never done cabling before, so I am going to keep my first attempt nice and simple. I have drawn my preliminary design which is mostly stocking stitch, but has a bit of cabling at the front to get me started. Maybe twists or plaits would look nice there.
here is my vision. i enjoy the imagining stage.
this will be similar to the effect i'd like to see - maybe less mauve lipstick
I have ordered the wool (it was payday and i couldn't hold back) - it is some aran and the colourway is called dark jacob. I hope it will be a good one for this project.
my picture has pixelated a little with enlargement, but you can see the colours
I was pleased to see some cable knits in Prada's A/W 2010 collection. And also some evidence of blended yarns. I like it when high fashion accommodates my hobbies.
i like this blue cardigan - far left
I think i could recreate the look with this wool from a new range by Colinette. Perhaps when i am more confident of cabling skills.
I wonder if Muiccia Prada likes Colinette too
yours autumnally,
Emilia. x
1 comment:
GREAT!
I have almost finished my short sleeved summer jumper so am also looking for winter projects.
Wool shopping this afternoon i think.
x
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